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Ralph H Norton and his wife Elizabeth founded The Norton Museum of Art in 1941. Ralph Norton was an industrialist in Chicago who headed the Acme Steel Company. The museum came about because him and his wife used to collect items and art to decorate their home.

The couple began spending more time in Palm Beach County when they were semi-retired in 1935. Not knowing what to do with their giant art collection, the two decided to create their own museum in West Palm Beach. Construction first began on the Norton Gallery and the School of Art in 1940 and opened a year later to the public in February of 1941.

Today, the museum consists of more than 7,600 permanent works of art in five cultural departments, European, American, Chinese, Contemporary and…

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The 2019-2020 season of Kravis on Broadway features a series of Tony-Awarding Winning Broadway Musicals filled with high energy performances, popular musical numbers from the nations top touring Broadway shows.

The Kravis on Broadway Series is part of a seven Broadway Musicals that will take over The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. Tickets are currently on sale for the remaining four shows left for the season.

Upcoming Musicals Coming To The Kravis Center Include:

Hamilton
The popular Tony-Award Winning Musical is taking the stage at The Kravis Center this January 28th through February 16th. The Broadway hit has won several Tony Awards and is currently still one of the hottest shows to get a ticket for on Broadway. Hamilton tells the story of Alexander…

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Art Palm Beach, the largest running and most prestigious mid-winter art fair is heading back to Palm Beach County this January. The Art Fair is coming to the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach.

The Art Fair is in its 23rd year and features more than 85 local and international galleries all under one roof. The famous Art Fair is run and operated by Next Level Fairs. During this year’s Art Palm Beach, visitors will take part in an immersive art experience as they stroll through art and collections that reflect on today’s society and culture. Next Level Fairs also founded Art Miami and Art Hong Kong.

The works will be presented in every medium including paintings, ceramics, installations, special exhibits, photography, sculptures and much…

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Live Nation, the world’s largest event and venue operator and promotor announced yesterday that the Coral Sky Amphitheater located at the South Florida Fair Grounds has been renamed. The West Palm Beach music venue has been renamed to the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater.

Since opening more than 24 years ago, the music venue has gone through six different venue names. The most recent names were the Perfect Sky Amphitheatre, the Coral Sky Amphitheater and now most recently the iTHINK Financial Amphitheater.

iTHINK Financial Amphitheater announced yesterday that they have a deal with Live Nation to become the new name in title sponsor of the amphitheater for several years.

The venue holds roughly about 20,000 people both under the venue’s tent as well as in the…

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This January, the South Florida Fairgrounds transforms into the ultimate carnival filled with games, dozens of delicious food stands and carnival rides. The South Florida Fair is coming to town for just 17 days this January 17th through February 2nd.

The South Florida Fair is considered to be one of the Top Fairs in Florida. This year the theme is “Play Ball, Play Fair!” and will celebrate the popular sports here in Palm Beach County. The South Florida Fair has been running for more than 100 years and draws huge crowds from all over South Florida. Every year thousands of visitors and tourist come to enjoy the large selection of rides, live entertainment on four stages and some of the best fair food.

The Fair features more than 200 carnival rides, some of…

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The popular Broadway Musical Hamilton is coming to Kravis Center in West Palm Beach this January. Hamilton is set to take over the Kravis Center Tuesday, January 28th through Sunday, February 16th and tickets are selling out quick.

The Tony-Award Winning Musical opened on Broadway in August 2015 and is continuing to sell out every show. The musical tells the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through music and show tunes. Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and later became America’s first Treasury Secretary.

The musical is approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes long with a 15-minute intermission. Tickets are still available to purchase.

Hamilton Show Times:…

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There is nothing quite like ringing in the New Year with friends and family. Luckily for us, several restaurants, hotels and venues in Palm Beach County are hosting plenty of New Year’s Eve events for everyone to attend.

Here is our list of some of the best New Year’s Eve events.

The Chesterfield Palm Beach will ring in the New Year with its second annual Gala Dinner in the iconic Leopard Lounge. Come and enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a seated dinner with live entertainment, music, dancing and a Champagne toast. Reservations are required and cost $350 dollars per person. For reservations call 561-659-5800.

The Breakers Hotel is hosting three events this New Year’s Eve. Come and enjoy New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Flagler Steakhouse. The dinner will…

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The Palm Beach Zoo and Conservation Society teams up with Florida Power and Light for the holiday light display at the zoo. The light display is called Zoo Lights and happens every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday Night during the month of December.

The new holiday tradition is for all and includes over one million eco-friendly holiday lights scattered around the Palm Beach Zoo. The holiday lights will be illuminated starting at 6 pm until 10 pm on certain nights during the week. The front entrance will feature unique themed displays of the Florida Wetlands and the Tropics of the Americas.

Zoo Lights also includes festive fun holiday activities, photos with Santa Claus, special animal encounters, Mrs. Claus’s Bake Shop and much more.

Tickets are…

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The new Rosemary Square in West Palm Beach is hosting several holiday events this year for the whole family to enjoy.

This Friday night, head to Rosemary Square for the Festive Film on the Square. The family friendly event will feature a holiday classic film and will be playing on the big screen. Bring your blankets and popcorn for the holiday classic film that begins at 7 pm on the square.

In addition to the holiday classic, Rosemary Square also features Nightly Snowfall on the Square to take in the magic of the holiday season. The snowfall is a tradition that CityPlace started years ago to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

Nightly Snowfall Hours:
Monday through Wednesday: 6 pm and 7 pm
Thursday through Sunday: 6 pm, 7 pm and 8 pm

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The Annual Ugly Sweater Crawl is coming to West Palm Beach and Rosemary Square this Saturday. The bar crawl will feature many bars throughout downtown West Palm Beach.

Gather your friends and get dressed up in your Ugly Christmas Sweaters for the ultimate holiday event. The event will feature your favorite bars and restaurants in Rosemary Square and they will be offering exclusive food and drink specials throughout the day.

The event will also feature prizes for the Best Dressed Ugly Christmas Sweater and holiday attire. Tickets start at $15 dollars per person and your ticket includes 4 free drinks. You must be 21 years or older to participate in the event.

You are asked to bring a new unwrapped toy to help those less fortune in the community. The Ugly…

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